Sr. Associate, Operations Accounting
About The Position
Cotality is hiring a Sr. Associate, Operations Accounting, on its Custodial Payment Processing team. The role processes custodial disbursements to taxing authorities for commercial and residential properties, following established schedules, controls, standard operating procedures, and service level agreements. It also supports client check deposits, online tax payments recorded in Oracle Financial System, payment processing, funding verification, balancing, and posting. The position supports month-end close and reporting, general ledger closing, RegAB reporting and compliance, and outstanding-check reporting. The associate liaises daily with operations, Cognizant, and internal and external customers; participates in client, RegAB, and SOX audits as required; and performs full-cycle accounts payable processing. The role contributes both independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent experience; college education may count toward the required experience.
- At least 4 years of related experience.
- Experience sharing best practices and improving processes.
- Strong customer service and listening skills, with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including documents, spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Tenacity in solving complex issues.
- Adaptability in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset across teams and departments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, presentations, and collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Bank teller or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Support daily check deposits for several clients.
- Process online tax payments and record them in Oracle Financial System.
- Process daily custodial disbursements to taxing authorities for commercial and residential business according to established schedules, controls, SOPs, and SLAs.
- Balance and post daily disbursements and funding.
- Verify funding daily and archive balancing and processing materials.
- Support month-end close, reporting, and related activities.
- Liaise daily with operations, Cognizant, and other internal and external customers.
- Participate in client, RegAB, and SOX audits as required.
- Perform full-cycle accounts payable processing.
- Process wire and ACH payments.
- Participate in accurate and timely monthly general ledger closing.
- Contribute to funding verification, RegAB reporting and compliance, and outstanding-check reporting.
- Deliver results individually and as a team member in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Well-being and volunteer time off.
- Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Baby stipend.
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Mental health and wellness support offerings.
- 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
- $400 annual well-being stipend.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250.
- Recognition rewards.
- Referral bonuses.
- Exclusive discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
